Journal Moon

 

1/3/7 due Wednesday, May 2

2/4/6 due Thursday, May 3

 

Imagine that no one on Earth used a calendar.  You need to develop a new calendar to make sense of the chaos. For your new calendar development you need to include the following: 1- describe the system you would use to organize days/months/years (for example our calendar organizes time based on the Earth’s rotation and revolution), 2-how and when would the different season occur, and 3- how time would be established (night and day). 

 

OR

 

There are parts of the Earth (Arctic and Antarctic Circle-Iceland, Sweden, Russia, NW Canada, etc) that experience “Midnight Sun” (sun never falls below the horizon- 24 hours sunlight) and “Polar Night” ( sun does not rise).
Would you rather live through the “Midnight Sun” or “Polar Night” for 6 months? Explain your choice!   

Journal Moon

 

1/3/7 due Wednesday, May 2

2/4/6 due Thursday, May 3

 

Imagine that no one on Earth used a calendar.  You need to develop a new calendar to make sense of the chaos. For your new calendar development you need to include the following: 1- describe the system you would use to organize days/months/years (for example our calendar organizes time based on the Earth’s rotation and revolution), 2-how and when would the different season occur, and 3- how time would be established (night and day). 

 

OR

 

There are parts of the Earth (Arctic and Antarctic Circle-Iceland, Sweden, Russia, NW Canada, etc) that experience “Midnight Sun” (sun never falls below the horizon- 24 hours sunlight) and “Polar Night” ( sun does not rise).
Would you rather live through the “Midnight Sun” or “Polar Night” for 6 months? Explain your choice!   

Journal Moon

 

1/3/7 due Wednesday, May 2

2/4/6 due Thursday, May 3

 

Imagine that no one on Earth used a calendar.  You need to develop a new calendar to make sense of the chaos. For your new calendar development you need to include the following: 1- describe the system you would use to organize days/months/years (for example our calendar organizes time based on the Earth’s rotation and revolution), 2-how and when would the different season occur, and 3- how time would be established (night and day). 

 

OR

 

There are parts of the Earth (Arctic and Antarctic Circle-Iceland, Sweden, Russia, NW Canada, etc) that experience “Midnight Sun” (sun never falls below the horizon- 24 hours sunlight) and “Polar Night” ( sun does not rise).
Would you rather live through the “Midnight Sun” or “Polar Night” for 6 months? Explain your choice!   

Journal Earth

2/4/6 Due Thursday, April 26

    Earth’s twin sister Venus makes a complete rotation every 8.2 months.  Predict four ways in which the Earth would change if a rotation on Earth changed from 24 hours to 8.2 months. 

OR
 

It is said that solstices and equinoxes start the various seasons (December 21, March 21, June 21, and September 22). Do you believe these dates officially start the various seasons? WHY or WHY NOT? 

 

 

 

Journal Moon

 

1/3/7 due Wednesday, May 2

 

Imagine that no one on Earth used a calendar.  You need to develop a new calendar to make sense of the chaos. For your new calendar development you need to include the following: 1- describe the system you would use to organize days/months/years (for example our calendar organizes time based on the Earth’s rotation and revolution), 2-how and when would the different season occur, and 3- how time would be established (night and day). 

 

OR

 

There are parts of the Earth (Arctic and Antarctic Circle-Iceland, Sweden, Russia, NW Canada, etc) that experience “Midnight Sun” (sun never falls below the horizon- 24 hours sunlight) and “Polar Night” ( sun does not rise).
Would you rather live through the “Midnight Sun” or “Polar Night” for 6 months? Explain your choice!   

Journal Earth

1/3/7 Due Wednesday, April 25
2/4/6 Due Thursday, April 26

    Earth’s twin sister Venus makes a complete rotation every 8.2 months.  Predict four ways in which the Earth would change if a rotation on Earth changed from 24 hours to 8.2 months. 

OR
 

It is said that solstices and equinoxes start the various seasons (December 21, March 21, June 21, and September 22). Do you believe these dates officially start the various seasons? WHY or WHY NOT?

HW

Journal Earth

1/3/7 Due Wednesday, April 25
2/4/6 Due Thursday, April 26

    Earth’s twin sister Venus makes a complete rotation every 8.2 months.  Predict four ways in which the Earth would change if a rotation on Earth changed from 24 hours to 8.2 months. 

OR
 

It is said that solstices and equinoxes start the various seasons (December 21, March 21, June 21, and September 22). Do you believe these dates officially start the various seasons? WHY or WHY NOT?

Journal Earth

1/3/7 Due Wednesday, April 25
2/4/6 Due Thursday, April 26

    Earth’s twin sister Venus makes a complete rotation every 8.2 months.  Predict four ways in which the Earth would change if a rotation on Earth changed from 24 hours to 8.2 months. 

OR
 

It is said that solstices and equinoxes start the various seasons (December 21, March 21, June 21, and September 22). Do you believe these dates officially start the various seasons? WHY or WHY NOT?

HW

Journal Earth

1/3/7 Due Wednesday, April 25
2/4/6 Due Thursday, April 26

    Earth’s twin sister Venus makes a complete rotation every 8.2 months.  Predict four ways in which the Earth would change if a rotation on Earth changed from 24 hours to 8.2 months. 

OR
 

It is said that solstices and equinoxes start the various seasons (December 21, March 21, June 21, and September 22). Do you believe these dates officially start the various seasons? WHY or WHY NOT?

HW

Journal Earth

1/3/7 Due Wednesday, April 25

    Earth’s twin sister Venus makes a complete rotation every 8.2 months.  Predict four ways in which the Earth would change if a rotation on Earth changed from 24 hours to 8.2 months. 

OR
 

It is said that solstices and equinoxes start the various seasons (December 21, March 21, June 21, and September 22). Do you believe these dates officially start the various seasons? WHY or WHY NOT?

HW

NONE

Space Shuttle Discovery- Internal look and departure from Kennedy Space Center to Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC - Final destination Smithsonian!!!

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/04/120416-nasa-space-shuttle-discovery-smithsonian-360-tour-panorama-science/

http://airandspace.si.edu/collections/discovery/

HW

NONE

HW

NONE

NONE

1st , 3rd, 7th period- NONE

Journal Blue
2/4/6 due Thursday, April 12th


Journal Blue
Our world would be very different if we did not have simple machines.  From each location listed below, explain a simple machine you have used or observed and how your life would change if that simple machine did not exist.
Locations-  Bedroom     Kitchen    Car      School  

OR

Simple machines allow us to do work more efficiently with less effort.  Develop your own simple machine that would help someone or something complete work with less effort.  
Draw a diagram of your simple machine.
Label the parts of your simple machine.
Explain how your simple machine works and how it allows someone or something to do work with ease and less effort.  

Journal Blue
1/3/7 due Wednesday, April 11th
2/4/6 due Thursday, April 12th


Journal Blue
Our world would be very different if we did not have simple machines.  From each location listed below, explain a simple machine you have used or observed and how your life would change if that simple machine did not exist.
Locations-  Bedroom     Kitchen    Car      School  

OR

Simple machines allow us to do work more efficiently with less effort.  Develop your own simple machine that would help someone or something complete work with less effort.  
Draw a diagram of your simple machine.
Label the parts of your simple machine.
Explain how your simple machine works and how it allows someone or something to do work with ease and less effort.  

Physics Quiz- Tuesday, April 10th

Speed, Velocity, Forces, Newton's First Law of Motion, Simple and Compound Machines

Complete Enchanted Puzzle Box tonight as review- EXCEPT 6TH PERIOD

Answers-
A- 3
B- 17
C- 13
D- 10
E- 14
F-9
G- 4
H - 16
I- 8
J- 11
K- 19
L- 5
M- 18
N- 6
O- 7
P- 12

Sum is 43

Journal Blue
1/3/7 due Wednesday, April 11th
2/4/6 due Thursday, April 12th


Journal Blue
Our world would be very different if we did not have simple machines.  From each location listed below, explain a simple machine you have used or observed and how your life would change if that simple machine did not exist.
Locations-  Bedroom     Kitchen    Car      School  

OR

Simple machines allow us to do work more efficiently with less effort.  Develop your own simple machine that would help someone or something complete work with less effort.  
Draw a diagram of your simple machine.
Label the parts of your simple machine.
Explain how your simple machine works and how it allows someone or something to do work with ease and less effort.  

Journal Blue
1/3/7 due Wednesday, April 11th
2/4/6 due Thursday, April 12th


Journal Blue
Our world would be very different if we did not have simple machines.  From each location listed below, explain a simple machine you have used or observed and how your life would change if that simple machine did not exist.
Locations-  Bedroom     Kitchen    Car      School  

OR

Simple machines allow us to do work more efficiently with less effort.  Develop your own simple machine that would help someone or something complete work with less effort.  
Draw a diagram of your simple machine.
Label the parts of your simple machine.
Explain how your simple machine works and how it allows someone or something to do work with ease and less effort.  

Physics Quiz- Tuesday, April 10th

Speed, Velocity, Forces, Newton's First Law of Motion, Simple and Compound Machines

Using the review guide distributed in-class- REVIEW IT TWICE!!!


REVIEW GUIDE ANSWERS-

Name:___________________________

Period:_____

May the Force BE With You

Pre-Assessment

1. What does it mean if an object is in motion?
THE OBJECT HAS A SPEED AND ITS DISTANCE CHANGES FROM POINT A TO POINT B.

2. What is a reference point and why does this reference point have to be stationary (not moving)?
A REFERENCE POINT IS A STATIONARY OBJECT THAT ALLOWS A PERSON TO TELL IF AN OBJECT IS IN MOTION. IT HAS TO BE STATIONARY SO YOU DO NOT GET CONFUSED WHICH OBJECT IS IN MOTION.

3. What two pieces of data do you need in order to figure out the speed of an object?
DISTANCE AND TIME

4. What is the formula used to solve speed?

DISTANCE DIVIDED TIME = SPEED


5.  What is the speed of a person who jogs 125  meters in 55 minutes? SHOW YOUR WORK

DISTANCE 125 M
TIME 55 MINUTES

125 M DIVIDED 55 MINUTES = 2.27 M/MIN

6. How is velocity different than speed?
SPEED INCLUDES THE DISTANCE AND THE TIME OF AN OBJECT, WHILE VELOCITY ALSO INCLUDES THE DIRECTION THE OBJECT IS TRAVELING.

7. A hurricane is traveling 210 miles within 3 hours heading West. What is the hurricane’s velocity?
DISTANCE  210 MILES
TIME 3 HOURS

210 M DIVIDED 3 HOURS = 70 MILES/HR W


8. Define Newton’s First Law of Motion.
AN OBJECT AT REST WILL REMAIN AT REST. HOWEVER, AN OBJECT MOVING AT A SPEED WILL CONTINUE AT THE SPEED UNLESS ACTED UPON BY AN UNBALANCED FORCE.

9. Why does a person’s body move forward in a car when someone slams on the brakes? Where is the speed and what is the unbalanced force?
THE BODY MOVES FORWARD BECAUSE IT IS STILL MOVING AT THE SPEED IN WHICH THE CAR IS TRAVELING. THE BODY STILL IS TRAVELING WITH THE SPEED OF THE CAR UNTIL THE UNBALANCED FORCE OF THE SEATBELT PULLS THE BODY BACK INTO THE SEAT.

10. Why is wearing a seatbelt in a car so important and how does this connect to Newton’s First Law of Motion?
WEARING A SEATBELT IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT PREVENTS YOUR BODY FROM STILL MOVING AT THE SPEED OF THE CAR AND FLYING THROUGH THE WINDOW. IT IS AN UNBALANCED FORCE (SEATBELT) THAT HOLDS PULLS YOU BACK  IN PLACE.

11. What is a force?
PUSH OR PULL EXERTED ON AN OBJECT
Give an example of a force- PUSHING A SHOPPING CART

12. Compare and contrast balanced and unbalanced force.  

Unbalanced Force            Compare (alike)        Balanced Force
1- UNEQUAL FORCES            PUSH OR PULL            EQUAL FORCES
2-CHANGES DIRECTION        EQUALS NET FORCE        DOESN’T CHANGE DIRECTION

13. What is a simple machine?
MACHINE THAT ALLOWS YOU TO DO WORK WITH EASE AND LESS EFFORT.

What are the seven types of simple machines?
1-PULLEY                2-GEAR
3-WEDGE                4-INCLINED PLANE
5-LEVER                6-SCREW
7-WHEEL AND AXLE

What is a compound machine?
2 OR MORE SIMPLE MACHINE BUILT INTO A COMPOUND MACHINE

Identify the type of simple machine with each example.
Flag pole-PULLEY
Toilet flusher-LEVER
Binder- WEDGE
Blade of a fan-WHEEL AND AXLE
Stairs-INCLINED PLANE
Water bottle cap-SCREW
Egg beater-GEAR
Review websites------

http://quizlet.com/4282778/speed-forces-motion-flash-cards/

Speed Problems
http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078617707/student_view0/chapter1/math_practice_1.html

Little Advanced but great overview of forces- but remember you do not
need to know how to solve problems for forces- just the types of
forces

https://docs.google.com/a/nssd112.org/viewer?a=v&q=cache:sscyBw1ijuEJ:teacherweb.com/TX/SpillaneMiddleSchool/6thgradescience/Force-and-Motion-Test-Review-2012-KEY.DOC+&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgaVvYBciHe0VxmFU14J0DAxRnB7iexLmc_G28U0_5oxyP8_goNqKeowdXm18SuHRUa2I9XWLU3eLsCirYg2B1X80FoLThiJHAVy_jay5Qep6YI-5nPeerjPxEmlXsrg-oGCjbU&sig=AHIEtbT-ZOQC4gnl23qd49GPGDc187DDDQ

Simple Machines
http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/

Newton's First Law- We watched this in-class
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?title=Newton_s_First_Law&video_id=104323

HW

Journal Blue
1/3/7 due Wednesday, April 11th
2/4/6 due Thursday, April 12th


Journal Blue
Our world would be very different if we did not have simple machines.  From each location listed below, explain a simple machine you have used or observed and how your life would change if that simple machine did not exist.
Locations-  Bedroom     Kitchen    Car      School  

OR

Simple machines allow us to do work more efficiently with less effort.  Develop your own simple machine that would help someone or something complete work with less effort.  
Draw a diagram of your simple machine.
Label the parts of your simple machine.
Explain how your simple machine works and how it allows someone or something to do work with ease and less effort.  

Physics Quiz- Tuesday, April 10th

Speed, Velocity, Forces, Newton's First Law of Motion, Simple and Compound Machines

Using the review guide distributed in-class- REVIEW IT TWICE!!!

Review websites------

http://quizlet.com/4282778/speed-forces-motion-flash-cards/

Speed Problems
http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078617707/student_view0/chapter1/math_practice_1.html

Little Advanced but great overview of forces- but remember you do not
need to know how to solve problems for forces- just the types of
forces

https://docs.google.com/a/nssd112.org/viewer?a=v&q=cache:sscyBw1ijuEJ:teacherweb.com/TX/SpillaneMiddleSchool/6thgradescience/Force-and-Motion-Test-Review-2012-KEY.DOC+&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgaVvYBciHe0VxmFU14J0DAxRnB7iexLmc_G28U0_5oxyP8_goNqKeowdXm18SuHRUa2I9XWLU3eLsCirYg2B1X80FoLThiJHAVy_jay5Qep6YI-5nPeerjPxEmlXsrg-oGCjbU&sig=AHIEtbT-ZOQC4gnl23qd49GPGDc187DDDQ

Simple Machines
http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/

Newton's First Law- We watched this in-class
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?title=Newton_s_First_Law&video_id=104323

HW

Physics Quiz- Tuesday, April 10th

Speed, Velocity, Forces, Newton's First Law of Motion, Simple and Compound Machines

Review guide will be distributed Wednesday or Thursday this week!!!

Review websites------

http://quizlet.com/4282778/speed-forces-motion-flash-cards/

Speed Problems
http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078617707/student_view0/chapter1/math_practice_1.html

Little Advanced but great overview of forces- but remember you do not
need to know how to solve problems for forces- just the types of
forces

https://docs.google.com/a/nssd112.org/viewer?a=v&q=cache:sscyBw1ijuEJ:teacherweb.com/TX/SpillaneMiddleSchool/6thgradescience/Force-and-Motion-Test-Review-2012-KEY.DOC+&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgaVvYBciHe0VxmFU14J0DAxRnB7iexLmc_G28U0_5oxyP8_goNqKeowdXm18SuHRUa2I9XWLU3eLsCirYg2B1X80FoLThiJHAVy_jay5Qep6YI-5nPeerjPxEmlXsrg-oGCjbU&sig=AHIEtbT-ZOQC4gnl23qd49GPGDc187DDDQ

Simple Machines
http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/

Newton's First Law- We watched this in-class
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?title=Newton_s_First_Law&video_id=104323

HW

NONE